Mario Kart 8 is easily one of my favourite games from last year – and one of the best looking ones, too. It’s a pity that I’m so rubbish at it – and I’m only going to get worse. In a recent Nintendo Direct, the company revealed that it would soon be adding a new speed category, bringing 200c bikes and Karts to the delightful racer. And it looks a bit mental.
Here’s a side-by-side comparison of the dastardly Piranha Plant Pipeway track, in 150cc and 200cc. Seeing as I routinely crash at 150cc, I can’t wait to routinely crash at 200cc. Still, it’s some great post-release support for one the finest kart racers ever created – and it’s coming free, in about two weeks.
The game’s second bit of paid DLC is also coming on the same date, April 23 – and features three new characters, four new vehicles, and two new cups of four tracks each.
In my review of the game, I had nice things to say.
“What it lacks in raw innovation it more than makes up for in pure joy. Mario Kart 8’s bare-bones presentation is offset by its solid core racing, and is an essential purchase for every Wii U owner who appreciates fun.”
That’s still true. If you own a Wii U, you need this game.
Last Updated: April 9, 2015
Splooshypooh
April 9, 2015 at 19:30
Hoooleeee f&%*#k’n SH!T that’s too fast! I havent even mastered the drift/slide action yet, this guy uses it to blast through props to make shortcuts? 0-0
Umar
April 10, 2015 at 08:03
Speed Racer, damn would love a Speed Racer game.
fleshtwister
April 10, 2015 at 08:30
Looks awesome! Can’t wait to see what 200cc would be like in Mute City!